000 00985nam a2200133Ia 4500
080 _a14.04.02 L7855
100 _aLiverpool, N J D
245 _aResettlement schemes for agricultural development : the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean community
260 _bIDRC
_aOttawaCA
_c1987
300 _avii, 108 p.
520 _aThe first phase of this research project aims to determine whether land settlement schemes are conducive to better agricultural development in Antigua and Montserrat. Discusses socio-political background of land tenure policies in the Leeward Islands and focuses on land settlement legislation and government policy towards farmers. Outlines methodology of the project and personal characteristics of the farmers. Highlights marketing, irrigation, labour, and other problems faced by farmers. Analyses relationship of farmers to land. Makes recommendations on land settlement and on agricultural development.
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942 _cM
_mL7855
999 _c14877
_d14877